Coaching Blog

16 months ago, that number was zero. I began with: → Asking which profile pic to use → Then which logo (I was on a roll!) → No strategy, just commitment Now: → Sr execs ask for coaching → Inspiring leaders reach out → Connections became friendships → My coaching...

We built an AI strategy to win it back! 3 things he DIDN’T DO when presenting the AI strategy to his CEO & Board: 1) Lead with technology ↳ They don’t want tech specs. They want a solution. 2) Apologize for not being technical ↳ Instantly kills your authority. 3)...

Q4 crunch. Holiday pressure. Next year's planning. The weight of so many decisions... I get it. I've been there. When the Covid workplace shutdowns hit in 2020, I thought stress would kill me before cancer did. Spoiler: Neither won. Here's what I learned about...

Meanwhile, their team is watching something else entirely. The meetings you decline. The emails you leave unread. The decisions you push to next week. Your silence is louder than any town hall you'll ever give. I learned this the week I bought my company in 2008. The...

Most leaders I meet fall into one of 3 categories. Over-communicators say too much. They flood the room with words. They repeat, explain, miss the point. Their message gets lost in volume. Under-communicators say too little. They assume others understand. They fear...

When you enter a high-stakes video meeting… the first few seconds set the tone. Most executives focus on what they’ll say. The best focus on their presence. Research shows virtual first impressions shape perceptions of competence, confidence, and credibility in under...

And you don't even realize it.Smart leaders eroding authority before the 2nd sentence.Here's what I see:"Sorry to bother you, but I wanted to check..."Translation: I don't value my own time."I know you're super busy, but if you have a moment..."Translation: My ask...

But knowing and doing are very different things. They fall into one of 3 categories: The Avoider stays silent. They avoid AI conversations. They defer to technical people. Their influence diminishes. The Pretender talks without depth. They use AI buzzwords loosely....

Provide the right tools and people will change their own minds. I was in a session this week with a CEO based in Peru. No background in finance… Yet he built a new business cash flow tool. What struck me wasn’t his ambition. It was his shift: → Don’t waste time...

Are you believing leadership lies? Let’s debunk these right now. Myth 1: Big Speeches Drive Culture → Myth: Big speeches deliver the message. → Truth: Daily check-ins build real culture. Myth 2: Silence Shows Strength → Myth: Leaders speak when it matters. → Truth:...

When you enter a high-stakes meeting... the first few seconds set the tone. Most executives focus on what they’ll say. The best focus on how they enter. Research shows non-verbal first impressions shape perceptions more than anything you say (Harvard Business Review,...

Are you damaging your message without realizing it? It could be impacting your influence. 3 everyday words are usually to blame: “Just" minimizes your message. It apologizes before you speak. It signals you lack confidence. Leaders don't "just" anything. "Actually"...

Most leaders I meet fall into one of 3 categories. Over-communicators say too much. They flood the room with words. They repeat, explain, miss the point. Their message gets lost in volume. Under-communicators say too little. They assume others understand. They fear...

Most executives make 100+ decisions daily. Only 3 actually matter. The rest? Noise that drains your energy. How to identify your critical 3: 1. Revenue decisions ↳ Will this impact this quarter’s #? ↳ If yes, you decide. If no, delegate. 2. Strategy decisions ↳Will...

Monday isn’t the problem. Lack of clarity is. Too many leaders hit the ground running… In the wrong direction. Before your week starts: Take 10 minutes Sunday night. Reset your mindset. These 3 questions can shift everything: ➟ What’s your #1 outcome this week? Focus...

You’ve heard of the 80/20 rule… The Pareto Principle? ➟ 80% of results – from 20% of effort ➟ 80% of revenue – from 20% of clients ➟ 80% of time – on the wrong priorities So here’s the question: What if you cut the 80%? ➟ Eliminate it ➟ Automate it ➟ Delegate it And...

Ever feel like this? Be calm — but move fast. Be strategic — but get it done today. Be strong — but stay kind. Be powerful — but be humble. Be decisive — but stay flexible. Crush it — but don’t burn out. No wonder we're mentally exhausted. Before you win on the...

Burnout rarely comes from doing too much. It often comes from a lack of rest. These types of rest protect your energy, clarity, and peace: Mental rest — stillness ↳ Quiet your mind before the chaos begins Sensory rest — guard your inputs ↳ Constant consumption will...

Who can you really talk to? Last week, a leader I work with called me. Like… actually called. ➟ No Zoom ➟ No transcript ➟ Just a call We didn’t have a session scheduled. Had sensitive things to discuss: ➟ Board dynamics ➟ Executive tensions ➟ The next move Said...

The first walks in with calm clarity. They ask, “What matters most today?” They stay focused. They lead with intent. They create momentum others can feel. The second is different. They chase urgency. They live in meetings and inboxes. They grind through tasks. They...

They’re not flashy. They’re not new. But they work. 1. Listen before you speak ↳ Understand before being understood 2. Think before you respond ↳ Answer after you fully hear the matter 3. Choose your words carefully ↳ Your words can build up or tear down 4. Control...

This week a CEO asked me: "How effective is telling ChatGPT to be 100% accurate?" Here's the truth: - Asking for 100% accuracy fails - AI models guess when uncertain - AI rewards confident wrong info OpenAI's latest research (9/5/25) confirms this. I developed a...

The highest execs at the big corporations used to have the leverage... not now! Things have changed. They could afford: ✔️ Armies of assistants ✔️ Teams of researchers ✔️ Endless support staff Today? We have the same support with AI. Same 24 hours. Infinitely more...

But the 5% that succeed? They're crushing it! Here’s what separates winners from losers: The 95% that fail: ➤ Build everything in-house ➤ Chase flashy sales AI ➤ Let internal teams "figure it out" ➤ Try to solve everything at once The 5% that win: ✅ Partner with AI...

10 years of market domination. 90% of new business from our campaigns. Last year they were absolutely crushing it. Then this month... "Our conversion rates crashed overnight! Here's the brutal truth: 72% of consumers now use AI for search, NO Google ad displayed. Your...